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Babnet
02-04-2025
- Business
- Babnet
Tunisia: Minister of Economy Meets with CEO of German Group PRETTL
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Minister of Economy and Planning, Mr. Samir Abdel Hafidh, met with Mr. Rolf PRETTL, CEO of the German group PRETTL, which specializes primarily in the manufacturing of automotive cables. Mr. PRETTL is currently visiting Tunisia, accompanied by a number of his associates. During the meeting, Mr. Rolf PRETTL discussed the group's activities, its international presence, and its plans for further development. The discussion also touched on the progress made towards establishing an industrial unit in Tunisia, which is expected to create around 500 jobs in the coming months. Mr. PRETTL expressed his satisfaction with the preparatory work for launching the project in Tunisia, highlighting the investment climate and the various advantages available, particularly the strategic geographical location and the highly skilled workforce. He emphasized that these factors have reinforced the group's confidence in choosing Tunisia as a promising destination for investment and business expansion. For his part, Minister Samir Abdel Hafidh welcomed PRETTL Group's decision to invest in Tunisia, stressing that the expansion will help meet supply demands, particularly in the European and American markets. The minister also reaffirmed the readiness of the ministry, along with the relevant investment bodies and institutions, to provide the necessary support and facilitation to ensure the company can launch its operations and production under the best conditions and within optimal timeframes.
Babnet
20-02-2025
- Business
- Babnet
Tunisia: The Minister of Economy and the Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade affirm their joint commitment to further enhancing economic relations
Minister of Economy and Planning, Mr. Samir Abdel Hafidh, met with Ms. Reinette Klever, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, who is currently on a working visit to Tunisia. The meeting, which was attended by the Dutch Ambassador to Tunisia, provided an opportunity to review the areas of economic cooperation between Tunisia and the Netherlands and to reaffirm their shared commitment to strengthening these relations through increased exchanges and meetings to explore the opportunities and possibilities available in both countries. The meeting also provided an opportunity for the two ministers to discuss fields that could provide a framework for deeper and more diverse cooperation, aligning with Tunisia's priorities, such as agriculture, water management, coastal erosion, and renewable energy. Additionally, efforts were discussed to promote Dutch investments in Tunisia and explore cooperation opportunities with the Dutch Development Bank "FMO" and the Dutch institution "Invest International."
Babnet
28-01-2025
- Business
- Babnet
Minister of Economy Oversees Information Day on "Funding Opportunities Under the Cross-Border Cooperation Program for the Mediterranean Basin"
On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the Minister of Economy and Planning, Mr. Samir Abdel Hafidh, presided over the opening of an information day organized by the ministry in collaboration with the European Union. The event focused on "Funding Opportunities Under the Cross-Border Cooperation Program for the Mediterranean Basin – Next Med." The event was attended by the EU Ambassador to Tunisia, Mr. Giuseppe Perrone, along with representatives from the Next Med program, central and regional administrations, local authorities, public institutions, universities, research centers, chambers of commerce and industry, technical centers, technology hubs, national organizations, and others. During his address, Mr. Samir Abdel Hafidh highlighted the program's importance in fostering cooperation and partnership in the Mediterranean Basin by providing funding for projects aimed at addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges in the region. These opportunities are available to both the public and private sectors. The minister noted that the Next Med program, with a budget of approximately €84 million, is dedicated to joint projects in critical areas, such as energy efficiency, circular economy, water management, innovative solutions to combat climate change, ecological challenges, and reducing carbon emissions. These fields align closely with Tunisia's current and future national priorities. Mr. Abdel Hafidh praised the robust collaboration between Tunisia and the European Union, particularly through programs like the cross-border cooperation initiative. This program aligns with the EU's neighborhood policy, which aims to make the Mediterranean region a space of peace, development, and prosperity. He expressed hope that the event would allow participants to gain a deeper understanding of the funding opportunities available through Next Med, the procedures to access them, and how to design projects that align with the program's objectives.
